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An injured jaguar was rescued by Brazilian military police from the Rio Negro

A veterinarian determined the large predator sustained multiple gunshot wounds, had several broken teeth, and fragments of bullets under its skin

Officials have not yet identified who is responsible for the animals' injuries

A wounded jaguar fighting for its life in the waters of Brazil’s Rio Negro was rescued in a dramatic operation led by local authorities.

The big cat, found struggling to stay afloat on Wednesday, Oct. 1, was spotted by Amazonas Military Police officials, who quickly moved in to help.

Video from the scene, obtained by Newsflare, shows the animal cautiously swimming toward the agency's boat as officers extend a makeshift flotation device to give the big cat a place to rest, r

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